diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md
index 1d151c0a5b0..586758116b5 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug-report.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 name: Bug Report
 about: Report a bug or defect in the Payara Platform
 title: 'Bug Report:  '
-labels: 'Type: Bug'
+labels: 'Type: Bug, Status: Open'
 assignees: ''
 
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diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement-request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement-request.md
index 4fc8d6add18..d258a1a539a 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement-request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/enhancement-request.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 name: Enhancement Request
 about: Propose a new minor enhancement for the Payara Platform
 title: 'Enhancement: '
-labels: 'Type: Enhancement'
+labels: 'Type: Enhancement, Status: Open'
 assignees: ''
 
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